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The Celica from Hell

When we think Toyota Celica not much comes to mind, very few have ever tuned the 7th Generation Celica to it’s true potential. Mostly because of its less than impressive base features. When we start a project car initial power and performance is always good, but the skill of a tuner sometimes comes from taking a seemingly unimpressive Toyota Celica and turning it into a 4-wheel drive 700 horsepower 9 second monster.

I’m pleased to give you our friends over in the UK: The Fensport Celica GT4 X

Having created the UK`s fastest Front & 4wd wheel drive Corolla`s, we decided it was time for a change in direction and try something new, but we still wanted to retain that “shock factor” that our corolla is so famous for, so we decided to build a celica – the new celica, the generation 7.

We wanted to create the best all round track / drag celica the UK has ever seen so we started with the generation 7 TRD M Sport. This limited edition special model is factory strengthened for motorsport use, making it an ideal base, it is also much lighter than the previous celica gt4 models .

We started the theory side of the project back in august 05 and started measuring and working out what parts may fit or be required. Then in October 2005 the real work started with delivery of the car and the very first job was the 4wd conversion and the 3sgte engine installation, this was acomplished using a variety of standard toyota parts from the celica, the 4wd corolla and the GT4.

The car has been built with all round performance in mind, it will compete in a wide range of events including Ten of the Best, Time Attack and Drag Racing Events.

Data from Racelogic Performance Box in damp conditions
0-60 in 3.15s
0-100 in 6.01s
0-150 in 11.75s
0-200 in 26.17s
0-200 in 1.01 miles

Technical Specifications:

Chassis:

The floorpan of the car has been slightly altered to accept prop-shaft center mount and an exhaust tunnel, the rear spare wheel well has been removed, and the fuel system installed where the back seat once was. No chassis rails have been cut, however 2 towers welded in to locate 4wd corolla rear sub-frame, which is modified to accept the GT4 rear differential. The rear hubs are also from the corolla 4wd.

Front Cross-member is from corolla 4wd and modified for 3sgte engine /transmission, all engine mounts are custom made.

Front radiator support panel has been replaced with T45 steel member to straighten up both inter-cooler and radiator to aid airflow and also increase engine bay space.

The A,B & C pillars are strengthened via extra spot welding at the factory by TRD.

The extensive roll cage is a fully tig welded wrc type multi point, links to front turrets, transmission tunnel, rear turrets and double X door bars. The under dash bar is also incorporated into the cage.

The inlet manifold is completely custom made to suit the new Celica installation and has a short runner design with internal ram pipes and a 75mm throttle body.

The fuel system is completely custom and installed where the rear seat would have been, The tank is alloy and foam filled, holley lift pump, swirl pot then aeromotive main pump, -10 braided fuel lines, 1000cc injectors and aeromotive fuel pressure regulator.

New for 2010 is the turbo, now a Garrett GT35 Billet unit using a a smaller 0.63 AR exhaust housing, mounted on a Corolla WRC manifold modified to accept a TIAL 44mm remote wastegate which is now vented back in to the main exhaust to comply with noise regulations. This new set up provides better response which is needed for the Toyota Sprint Series, this setup produces great response and approx 630bhp.